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I'm currently thinking about building a "console killer" gaming PC after lugging around my massive InWin GRone case to several LAN parties in the past.  I'm strongly considering building the case in Fractal Design's new Node 202 Mini ITX case once it's available for purchase at various online retailers.

Until then, what sort of suggestions do the Linus Tech Tips forums have in the way of components to put into this build (with a budget of around $1500)?

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Screw console killers, how about a console slayer. (Also console killer is an annoying thing because it's like you're going off the base price of the unit you might be able to get around 30 to 50 fps @ 1080p with max/ultra settings (which isn't bad) though to beat a console it's ideal to have longevity and performance in mind (60+ fps @ 1080p ultra/max or 30-60fps @ 1440p ultra)

 
CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($299.99 @ Micro Center) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($103.99 @ Amazon) 
Thermal Compound: Arctic Cooling MX4 4g Thermal Paste  ($8.26 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI X99S SLI Krait ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($285.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Superclocked+ ACX 2.0+ Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($679.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Superclocked+ ACX 2.0+ Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($679.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($104.99 @ Micro Center) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($109.95 @ B&H) 
Case Fan: be quiet! SilentWings 2 50.5 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($23.90 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan: be quiet! SilentWings 2 50.5 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($23.90 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan: be quiet! SilentWings 2 60.4 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($24.90 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: Dell U2715H 60Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($497.29 @ B&H) 
Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($166.60 @ Amazon) 
Other: CableMod E-Series Black/White ($89.95)
Other: EVGA SLI bridge ($30.00)
Total: $3936.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Screw console killers, how about a console slayer.

 
CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($299.99 @ Micro Center) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($103.99 @ Amazon) 
Thermal Compound: Arctic Cooling MX4 4g Thermal Paste  ($8.26 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI X99S SLI Krait ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($285.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Superclocked+ ACX 2.0+ Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($679.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Superclocked+ ACX 2.0+ Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($679.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($104.99 @ Micro Center) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($109.95 @ B&H) 
Case Fan: be quiet! SilentWings 2 50.5 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($23.90 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan: be quiet! SilentWings 2 50.5 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($23.90 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan: be quiet! SilentWings 2 60.4 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($24.90 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: Dell U2715H 60Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($497.29 @ B&H) 
Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($166.60 @ Amazon) 
Other: CableMod E-Series Black/White ($89.95)
Total: $3906.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Screw console killers, how about a console slayer.

 
CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($299.99 @ Micro Center) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($103.99 @ Amazon) 
Thermal Compound: Arctic Cooling MX4 4g Thermal Paste  ($8.26 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI X99S SLI Krait ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($285.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Superclocked+ ACX 2.0+ Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($679.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Superclocked+ ACX 2.0+ Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($679.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($104.99 @ Micro Center) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($109.95 @ B&H) 
Case Fan: be quiet! SilentWings 2 50.5 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($23.90 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan: be quiet! SilentWings 2 50.5 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($23.90 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan: be quiet! SilentWings 2 60.4 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($24.90 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: Dell U2715H 60Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($497.29 @ B&H) 
Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($166.60 @ Amazon) 
Other: CableMod E-Series Black/White ($89.95)
Total: $3906.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Sweet $1500 ITX build there...

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I love Alt-J  :D If you press the Alt + J key on a Mac, it makes a triangle like their logo.

Obviously I do too (as of late I've been listening to a lot of OMAM (Of Monsters and Men)) Also yeah I know.

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@othertomperson I know  ;)

(I know $700 to $1500 you can make a console "killer" but the aesthetic and quality generally have to take the back seat, and at least for me that's sort of hard to do.)

So I figure why not just make a console slayer and do it reliably and fashionably too.

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This probably isn't the best, but it's a start

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/V4BzrH

If I've said something wrong, please correct me

 

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@othertomperson I know  ;)

(I know $700 to $1500 you can make a console "killer" but the aesthetic and quality generally have to take the back seat, and at least for me that's sort of hard to do.)

So I figure why not just make a console slayer and do it reliably and fashionably too.

 

I'm especially looking forward to your explanation of how you hope to fit two 980 Tis in such a tiny case AND power them with a 450 Watt supply!

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The case can be portable and have some airflow.

 

$1122:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Enermax ELC-LM120S-TAA 105.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($72.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97M-ITX/AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($109.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($177.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card  ($314.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Newegg)  <<I would build a handle into/onto the case
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($65.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1081.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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The case can be portable and have some airflow.

 

$1122:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Enermax ELC-LM120S-TAA 105.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($72.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: ASRock Z97M-ITX/AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($109.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($84.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($177.89 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card  ($314.98 @ Newegg)

Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Newegg)  <<I would build a handle into/onto the case

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($65.98 @ Newegg)

Total: $1081.79

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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the 390 is a good card, but I would not put it in an ITX case

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I was looking at the node 202, and it's a stunning case, but how in the world do you fit a graphics card in that? The expansion slots seem to be parallel to the motherboard, so does it use a PCIe extension cable? But if so, shouldn't it be attached to something rigid other than the expansion slot?

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Feel free to PM me about absolutely anything be it tech, math, literature, etc. I'll try my best to help. I'm currently looking for a cheap used build for around $25 to set up as a home server if anyone is selling.

 

If you are a native speaker please use proper English if you can. Punctuation, capitalization, and spelling are as important to making your message readable as proper night theme formatting is.

 

My build is fully operational, but won't be posted until after I get a GPU in it and the case arted up.

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I was looking at the node 202, and it's a stunning case, but how in the world do you fit a graphics card in that? The expansion slots seem to be parallel to the motherboard, so does it use a PCIe extension cable? But if so, shouldn't it be attached to something rigid other than the expansion slot?

 

It has to.

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It has to.

That's the solution I was thinking of, but then isn't the card only attached to the expansion slot? It's only one small screw holding that thing up and there is no way it doesn't rattle.

Tip to those that are new on LTT forum- quote a post so that the person you are quoting gets a notification, otherwise they'll have no idea that you did. You can also use a tag such as @Ryoutarou97 (replace my username with anyone's. You should get a dropdown after you type the "@")to send a notification, but quoting is preferable.

 

Feel free to PM me about absolutely anything be it tech, math, literature, etc. I'll try my best to help. I'm currently looking for a cheap used build for around $25 to set up as a home server if anyone is selling.

 

If you are a native speaker please use proper English if you can. Punctuation, capitalization, and spelling are as important to making your message readable as proper night theme formatting is.

 

My build is fully operational, but won't be posted until after I get a GPU in it and the case arted up.

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That's the solution I was thinking of, but then isn't the card only attached to the expansion slot? It's only one small screw holding that thing up and there is no way it doesn't rattle.

 

You make me want to look into how the node works now... gotta LoL game to play =P

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You make me want to look into how the node works now... gotta LoL game to play =P

I'll look into it, good luck with the LoL game.

Tip to those that are new on LTT forum- quote a post so that the person you are quoting gets a notification, otherwise they'll have no idea that you did. You can also use a tag such as @Ryoutarou97 (replace my username with anyone's. You should get a dropdown after you type the "@")to send a notification, but quoting is preferable.

 

Feel free to PM me about absolutely anything be it tech, math, literature, etc. I'll try my best to help. I'm currently looking for a cheap used build for around $25 to set up as a home server if anyone is selling.

 

If you are a native speaker please use proper English if you can. Punctuation, capitalization, and spelling are as important to making your message readable as proper night theme formatting is.

 

My build is fully operational, but won't be posted until after I get a GPU in it and the case arted up.

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@othertomperson I know  ;)

(I know $700 to $1500 you can make a console "killer" but the aesthetic and quality generally have to take the back seat, and at least for me that's sort of hard to do.)

So I figure why not just make a console slayer and do it reliably and fashionably too.

 

The whole point of this build was to use the Node 202 and have it be portable - like a console. ;)

 

the 390 is a good card, but I would not put it in an ITX case

 

Why not? I ran a 290 in a Node 304 and it was fine. :)

 

 

@nerdyotter - Here's what I'd put in the Node 202 with a budget of $1500: 

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($176.95 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Deepcool GABRIEL 61.9 CFM CPU Cooler  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: ASRock H97M-ITX/AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($89.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($42.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Crucial M500 960GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($320.75 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card  ($648.95 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1437.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Cost of the case is not included, but this would be ballin! :D Can always go for a smaller SSD to help it fit your budget. I say, spend the money where it matters for gaming - on the GPU. There's no need to overclock the CPU in a tiny case like this, so don't bother with a k-CPU and Z97 board. This i5 and board combo would be more than adequate. ;)

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That's the solution I was thinking of, but then isn't the card only attached to the expansion slot? It's only one small screw holding that thing up and there is no way it doesn't rattle.

You make me want to look into how the node works now... gotta LoL game to play =P

 

It uses a PCIe riser card. You plug the GPU into the PCIe slot and screw it in like you would in a normal case, except it's at a 90 degree angle. 

 

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My Systems:

Main - Work + Gaming:

Spoiler

Woodland Raven: Ryzen 2700X // AMD Wraith RGB // Asus Prime X570-P // G.Skill 2x 8GB 3600MHz DDR4 // Radeon RX Vega 56 // Crucial P1 NVMe 1TB M.2 SSD // Deepcool DQ650-M // chassis build in progress // Windows 10 // Thrustmaster TMX + G27 pedals & shifter

F@H Rig:

Spoiler

FX-8350 // Deepcool Neptwin // MSI 970 Gaming // AData 2x 4GB 1600 DDR3 // 2x Gigabyte RX-570 4G's // Samsung 840 120GB SSD // Cooler Master V650 // Windows 10

 

HTPC:

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SNES PC (HTPC): i3-4150 @3.5 // Gigabyte GA-H87N-Wifi // G.Skill 2x 4GB DDR3 1600 // Asus Dual GTX 1050Ti 4GB OC // AData SP600 128GB SSD // Pico 160XT PSU // Custom SNES Enclosure // 55" LG LED 1080p TV  // Logitech wireless touchpad-keyboard // Windows 10 // Build Log

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MY DAILY: Lenovo ThinkPad T410 // 14" 1440x900 // i5-540M 2.5GHz Dual-Core HT // Intel HD iGPU + Quadro NVS 3100M 512MB dGPU // 2x4GB DDR3L 1066 // Mushkin Triactor 480GB SSD // Windows 10

 

WIFE'S: Dell Latitude E5450 // 14" 1366x768 // i5-5300U 2.3GHz Dual-Core HT // Intel HD5500 // 2x4GB RAM DDR3L 1600 // 500GB 7200 HDD // Linux Mint 19.3 Cinnamon

 

EXPERIMENTAL: Pinebook // 11.6" 1080p // Manjaro KDE (ARM)

NAS:

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Home NAS: Pentium G4400 @3.3 // Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 // 2x 4GB DDR4 2400 // Intel HD Graphics // Kingston A400 120GB SSD // 3x Seagate Barracuda 2TB 7200 HDDs in RAID-Z // Cooler Master Silent Pro M 1000w PSU // Antec Performance Plus 1080AMG // FreeNAS OS

 

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No sense in a 4790k for the sole purpose of gaming. Especially when the budget is only $1500

 

No need for 16GB ram or a $218 motherboard either. ;) 

My Systems:

Main - Work + Gaming:

Spoiler

Woodland Raven: Ryzen 2700X // AMD Wraith RGB // Asus Prime X570-P // G.Skill 2x 8GB 3600MHz DDR4 // Radeon RX Vega 56 // Crucial P1 NVMe 1TB M.2 SSD // Deepcool DQ650-M // chassis build in progress // Windows 10 // Thrustmaster TMX + G27 pedals & shifter

F@H Rig:

Spoiler

FX-8350 // Deepcool Neptwin // MSI 970 Gaming // AData 2x 4GB 1600 DDR3 // 2x Gigabyte RX-570 4G's // Samsung 840 120GB SSD // Cooler Master V650 // Windows 10

 

HTPC:

Spoiler

SNES PC (HTPC): i3-4150 @3.5 // Gigabyte GA-H87N-Wifi // G.Skill 2x 4GB DDR3 1600 // Asus Dual GTX 1050Ti 4GB OC // AData SP600 128GB SSD // Pico 160XT PSU // Custom SNES Enclosure // 55" LG LED 1080p TV  // Logitech wireless touchpad-keyboard // Windows 10 // Build Log

Laptops:

Spoiler

MY DAILY: Lenovo ThinkPad T410 // 14" 1440x900 // i5-540M 2.5GHz Dual-Core HT // Intel HD iGPU + Quadro NVS 3100M 512MB dGPU // 2x4GB DDR3L 1066 // Mushkin Triactor 480GB SSD // Windows 10

 

WIFE'S: Dell Latitude E5450 // 14" 1366x768 // i5-5300U 2.3GHz Dual-Core HT // Intel HD5500 // 2x4GB RAM DDR3L 1600 // 500GB 7200 HDD // Linux Mint 19.3 Cinnamon

 

EXPERIMENTAL: Pinebook // 11.6" 1080p // Manjaro KDE (ARM)

NAS:

Spoiler

Home NAS: Pentium G4400 @3.3 // Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 // 2x 4GB DDR4 2400 // Intel HD Graphics // Kingston A400 120GB SSD // 3x Seagate Barracuda 2TB 7200 HDDs in RAID-Z // Cooler Master Silent Pro M 1000w PSU // Antec Performance Plus 1080AMG // FreeNAS OS

 

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You make me want to look into how the node works now... gotta LoL game to play =P

There's a GPU chamber and a support bracket that slides for differently sized GPUs.

 

https://youtu.be/YsDW0Q9Jeas?t=3m35s

 

How do I embed a video, and in a case like this (event, not the node), should I tag you, requote, or is there a better way to send you a notification

 

 

 

It uses a PCIe riser card. You plug the GPU into the PCIe slot and screw it in like you would in a normal case, except it's at a 90 degree angle. 

 

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Cool, thanks! I can't really see in the photo, is there a 90 degree bend on the other side of that riser card? Is it rigid?

 

Edit: Nevermind finished the video, yes it is and this looks amazing. You could probably fully liquid cool this thing!

Tip to those that are new on LTT forum- quote a post so that the person you are quoting gets a notification, otherwise they'll have no idea that you did. You can also use a tag such as @Ryoutarou97 (replace my username with anyone's. You should get a dropdown after you type the "@")to send a notification, but quoting is preferable.

 

Feel free to PM me about absolutely anything be it tech, math, literature, etc. I'll try my best to help. I'm currently looking for a cheap used build for around $25 to set up as a home server if anyone is selling.

 

If you are a native speaker please use proper English if you can. Punctuation, capitalization, and spelling are as important to making your message readable as proper night theme formatting is.

 

My build is fully operational, but won't be posted until after I get a GPU in it and the case arted up.

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Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card  ($314.98 @ Newegg)

Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Newegg)  <<I would build a handle into/onto the case

I'm pretty sure this combination is not going to work, the Powercolor 390 you listed is a 2.5 slot card and would need to sit through the side panel in the Elite 130.

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